The ASGE is made up largely of gastroenterologists from the United States.

Included in its membership are endoscopists from other medical specialties as well as from other countries.

ASGE publishes the medical journal Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

"The core purpose of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is to be the leader in advancing and promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

"[2] American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy was founded on December 30, 1941.